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Volkswagen Jetta Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Safety Report | July 23, 2011
Reported on July 23, 2011
| TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING AN ITEM FROM THE TRUNK WHEN SHE WAS BURNED ON THE CALF OF HER LEFT LEG BY THE MUFFLER. THE CONTACT STATED THE MUFFLER WAS EXTENDED OUTWARD TOO FAR CAUSING HER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH IT. THE CONTACT HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR FOR THE BURN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. | |
| Make: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Jetta |
| Manufactured by: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Was a crash reported? | N |
| Was an injury reported? | 1 person(s) were injured. |
| Was a death reported? | |
| Was a fire reported? | N |
| Location: | JERSEY CITY NJ |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 3VWDZ7AJ4BM |
| Mileage: | 1000 miles. |
| Speed: | 0 MPH |
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| Was a police report filed? | N |
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